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June 29, 2022

9 Simple Ways to Sleep Better, Block Out Snoring and Save Your Relationship

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I’ve been doing a lot of research lately about ways to improve my sleep quality. I’m pretty happy with how I’m getting to bed at night. But, there are always things we can do to get more restful sleep. Here are 9 tips that work to improve sleep health.

If you’ve ever tried to sleep in a room with someone snoring, you know that it can be a nightmarish experience. However, you may not have considered the fact that your partner’s snoring might be negatively affecting your own sleep.

In fact, according to the survey by Philips, 35 percent of couples report that their sleep quality is negatively affected by their partner’s snoring. Fortunately, it’s possible to get rid of snoring, so long as you know where to begin.

Why Are We Snoring?

There’s nothing quite as annoying as someone who snores. No matter how much you try to ignore it, it’s impossible to sleep through a snoring partner.

Snoring is a result of the air passing through the nose and mouth, which causes the soft palate to vibrate. When this happens, the air passes through the back of the throat, and the air pressure increases, causing the soft palate to vibrate more.

This vibration causes the soft palate to push against the back of the tongue, which causes the air to be forced out through the nose. This cycle repeats itself until the person stops breathing.

Snoring can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as a deviated septum, a small nasal cavity, an enlarged adenoid, or a collapsed palate. Snoring can also be caused by sleep apnea, which is when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, preventing the air from flowing freely.

Here Are 9 Simple Tips to Help You Sleep Better1. Have sex at night for better sleeping.

Sleep is a vital part of our life. You may have better sleep if you have sex at night. Having sex before bedtime causes the body to release a hormone called melatonin, which makes you feel sleepy.

2. Wear earplugs so your partner doesn’t wake you up.

If you don’t wear earplugs, you will probably wake up in the middle of the night because your partner is snoring. Earplugs are helpful in this situation because they prevent the noise from waking you.

3. Get rid of your bedtime sweet treat so you aren’t tempted later in the night.

By eliminating your bedtime sweet treat, you are giving yourself a little extra time to sleep without being tempted to snack.

4. Eat less late at night to avoid the “food coma” effect.

When you eat later at night, it can cause you to wake up with an appetite. This causes you to snack and then get hungry again later in the evening. This can lead to overeating. In addition, eating later at night can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

5. Try meditation to calm the mind before bed.

Meditation helps with insomnia because it relaxes the body and mind. It also helps with anxiety and stress.

6. If you have to be up early, get some extra sleep beforehand.

If you have to be up early, then you should sleep in as well. This way, you will be rested and ready for whatever is going on in your day.

7. Try an herbal supplement for a natural sleep aid.

Herbal supplements have been proven to be effective in helping people get a better night’s sleep. However, they are not recommended to use regularly due to the risk of side effects.

8. Go to bed earlier for better sleeping.

Sleeping later means getting less sleep, which could result in fatigue, irritability, and other negative side effects.

9. Use earbuds or headphones to block out your partner’s snoring.

If you do not like being woken up by your partner’s snoring, then you should wear headphones or earbuds. This will help you sleep better.

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